Glandford (Letheringsett Road)
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Condition (Natural England)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG042410 | — | Favourable | 1.11 | 2021-11-15 |
Geology & landscape
Geological Feature: Esker · Geological Period: Quaternary
Landscape processes: Glacial
Description
Description This site is important, in conjunction with the exposures at Bilsey Hill, Hurdle Lane and Wiveton Downs, for showing the composition of the North Norfolk Pleistocene till plain and its associated kames, kame terraces and esker. Several mounds of gravel and till occur within the Glaven Valley. Their interest centres on whether they are depositional in origin, forming kames, or are the residual product of erosion of a formerly more extensive gravel spread. Study of the internal sedimentary structure of these mounds will be critical to resolving the debate. Only one of the mounds, in the section at Letheringsett Road, has such exposures.